Selected Previous Events
Christmas 2007
December 6, 2007
Another one of our informal ‘get-togethers’ this time in Yungaba Kangaroo Point, where we have our modest office. The highlight was the musical entertainment of Wolfgang Klette’s ‘green choir’ who delighted everyone with their excellent repertoire of Christmas songs and unique interpretations of popular melodies. Thanks Wolfgang! The King of Cakes treated us again to some culinary specialities ad canapés from the German cuisine.
GABA Dinner at the German Club
August 22, 2007
GABA organized their mid-term dinner and networking function at the German Club on August 22nd 2007. A good opportunity to get together and catch up with friends and business contacts, whilst enjoying the cuisine of the new restaurant at the German Club.
GABA Christmas Celebration
November 23, 2006
What a great time was had by all who attended our big end-of-year event! German "Gemuetlichkeit", food, music and traditions were wonderfully combined with Australians' easy-going enjoyment and weather resulted in much talk, fun and a fabulous way to catch up with old friends and get to know new ones. Thanks to Wolfgang and his bevy of fabulous staff at "King of Cakes" for creating the best possible atmosphere and food, to "Bohemica" for their great musical repetoire and our raffle sponsors on this, our closing event for 2006.
GABA Women's Business Breakfast
November 17, 2006
Our last breakfast of 2006 was a relaxing "round table" event where Sabina, the GABA president, gave a short summary of the achievements of GABA, and in particular the Women's sub-group in 2006. All enjoyed the chance to simply enjoy each other's company in this great morning environment.
October 20, 2006
Kathy Hermosilla-Silva, Honorary Consul for Chile, offered interesting comparisons between Chile, Australia and Germany and also displayed many of the fine Alpaca products her company imports from the Andes region of South America.
GABA-Women’s Business Breakfast
September 15, 2006
Oktoberfest Brisbane - GABA-VIP table
October 7, 2006 – RNA Showground, Brisbane
The most authentic Oktoberfest outside Germany is what the initiators of the Oktoberfest Brisbane aim to be. GABA's special VIP-table enjoyed authentic German food and drink specialities and great company at this inaugural event.
GABA Business Seminar “Brisbane Economic Development Plan 2006-2010”
September 20, 2006 – Tatersall’s Club, Brisbane
David Jackson, Manager Economic Development at Brisbane City Council was our guest speaker and explained, in a very interesting and informative presentation, the issues and tasks that await the Council in the years to 2010 and 2026. Our population growth will provide a particular challenge for the Council and six main areas are already being addressed today. A very interesting and enthusiastic Q&A session with David after his presentation created a great forum for members of the business community to express and address further ideas and opinions important for Brisbane's successful future.
Australian vs. German business and working attitudes and experience was the first topic of Louise Moeller's presentation. She then followed with an interesting explanation and anecdotes of the long history, tradition and craftsmanship of German glassmakers and wood craftspeople in creating exquisite Xmas decorations, as well as displaying many examples of these artefacts.
August 18, 2006
Ricky Johnston, first German-born woman to become a Member of the House of Representatives, talked about the passion and hard work that goes with being a member of parliament, especially for women in a male dominated field.
July 21, 2006 – Chez Laila, South Bank
Networking and simply having time to really get to know other interesting members and non-members was the focus of this month’s breakfast. Armed with business brochures and cards, we all enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere and good company before work.
GABA Member “Get-together”
July 20, 2006 - Story Bridge Hotel, Kangaroo Point
After our kick-off last time we were pleased to see more old and new faces enjoying this casual get-together, especially now the World Cup is over and we can all get back to more normal living and sleeping patterns!
Multicultural Businesswomen’s Networking Forum
July 11, 2006 - City Hall, Brisbane
At this inaugural event, GABA-Women was able to promote GABA to interested business and professional women involved in or themselves from multicultural backgrounds. Guest speakers from the Brisbane City Council and Queensland State government highlighted the need to support and further the role of multicultural businesswomen in our communities and be proud of what we have all achieved so far. Our stand was well visited and Maree, Ricky and Louise (from the Executive Committee), together with GABA supporters Jodie, Silke and Ellen, were able to network with various interested women in this enthusiastic and enjoyable environment.
GABA-Women’s Business Breakfast
June 23, 2006 – Chez Laila, South Bank
Our guest speakers, Elizabeth Sullivan and Lin Cheng, from the Lord Mayor’s Multicultural unit, gave an interesting insight into the various aspects and activities for multicultural businesswomen in Brisbane. Special mention was made of an up-coming networking forum in which GABA-Women have offered to present a display-stand.
GABA Member “Get-together”
June 22, 2006 - Story Bridge Hotel, Kangaroo Point
Targeting new members as well as existing members, this new item on our events’ calendar proved to be an instant hit. Members enjoyed the chance to relax and simply get to know others or catch up with other GABA friends at this informal “after work” get-together at this iconic meeting place. It’s planned to continue these “Get-togethers” on a regular basis.